Part of 78 to be closed at night

SAN MARCOS  Drivers should expect delays this week on state Route 78 at the Nordahl Road bridge in San Marcos as the freeway may be closed for two consecutive nights from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting tonight. Caltrans is urging motorists to avoid the area.

Caltrans said the work is necessary to build a temporary pedestrian bridge as part of the replacement of the Nordahl Road bridge over 78. The closure may be rescheduled if weather or the availability of construction materials affect the work, Caltrans said. Traffic on Nordahl Road will remain open, but traffic delays are also expected on there.

Motorists will be detoured to exit at the Nordahl Road off-ramp then re-enter 78 at the Nordahl on-ramp.

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